Blood Lust
Warning: This is most likely going to have some strong language and will have extreme violence.
Promises to be pretty dark and the last chapter, if I do it right, will be disturbing. Yeah, 'The Smile' was light hearted… this is dark…
Summery: Demona and Dragaunus team up for world domination, bringing the Gargoyles and Mighty Ducks together to stop them. Mistaking him for the son of an important diplomat, they kidnap Sean O'Stillman as part of their plan, and his sisters Shalaidah and Scarlet take matters into their own hands and shadow the Ducks and Gargoyles in their mission to retrieve their baby brother. Scarlet was always a little 'out there', but Shalaidah was always sweet, polite, gentle, mild mannered, even-tempered and kind… but a side of her surfaces after her brother's kidnapping that shocks even her sister. Wolf, Hyena and Jackal also are drawn into the deal when Dragaunus recruits them by seducing their senses of Greed and offering them a chance for revenge on The Gargoyles, Elisa, Fox and Xanatos… how long can Demona stomach working with Humans? With the involvement of the Gargoyles comes Elisa and Matt. Since the Weird Sisters have also teamed up with Demona and Dragaunus, it brings in many changelings, including Oberon, Odin, Titania and Puck… also known as Owen Burnett. Fox and Xanatos are pulled in further when Alex is kidnapped along with little Sean O'Stillman. Giving her a chance to redeem herself and escape dimensional limbo, Dragaunus summons Lucretia DeCoy among others. Duke is again forced to face his shadowy past by the occurrences of several events, and after Wildwing and Nosedive are plagued with nightmares, they must face theirs. Macbeth also comes into to help with the fight, as does Dingo. Two more new comers of the Shakespearean variety join. An after math victim from the results of one of Dragaunus' 'get the world quick' schemes comes to help put him behind bars and Demona has her own shadowy avenger that's looking for payback, but she's bent on a far more gruesome retribution.
There is, of course more but… I'm not telling. That would ruin the surprise! You'll just have to read and find out for yourself. Aren't I evil?
WARNING: This is very dark, violent and if I do it right, it'll be somewhat disturbing. Don't read if you have a weak stomach. I hope you don't mind extreme darkness, blood and violence because that's what's here. I'm going to try and make it more Hitchcock like and less slasher. If I do it right I'll get the M. Night Shamalade feeling. You know, the dark psycho thrillers that aren't revoltingly gory but disturbing. Lots of blood and violence, though. You have been warned twice now.
Disclaimer: I cannot be held responsible for any loss of sanity the results from the reading of the story… What? NO, I'm not going to say I don't own Gargoyles or Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series… You all ready bloody well KNOW that!
Blood Lust
Episode I:
Recruits and Role Call
In the control room of the raptor, Dragaunus had just finished briefing the doubtful Chameleon and Wraith about his latest plan to capture and destroy the Mighty Ducks and then to take over the world. After several years of getting their tails kicked by the team of mallards, the two Saurian underlings were less than excited to be a part of the plan.
"Are you sure we can pull this off?" Chameleon asked.
"OF COURSE we can pull it off!" Dragaunus roared in reply.
"Oh, yeah, sure, easy," Chameleon amended nervously, "Eh… boss?"
"WHAT IS IT NOW!?" Dragaunus bellowed in frustration.
"How're we gonna find those Ducks?" Chameleon inquired.
"Oh, trust me," Grinned Dragaunus, "We'll find them. Don't worry about that."
"I fear we may not, Lord Dragaunus," Wraith said in his usual grim tone, "They're eluded us thus far, and they'll elude us further. I fear it is a hopeless cause."
Siege peaked his head around the corner, "Uh, Boss… We got company," He said.
"The Ducks!?" Dragaunus exclaimed.
"Nah… it's someone else. A Human woman, she said she wants to speak with you about a business deal she has to offer," Siege explained.
"What? How did she find us?" Dragaunus Asked.
"I dunno, Boss, want me ta get rid of 'er?" Siege replied.
"No, show her in. This might be interesting. But keep an eye on her incase she tries anything," Dragaunus ordered.
"All right, come in," Siege turned and gestured.
"Why thank you," A smooth feminine voice answered as the owner strolled in regally. She was wearing a red dress that matched the hue of her flaming red hair and lipstick. She had clear, light green eyes and pale, creamy, peachy skin. She was more or less tall with a nice figure. "Lord Dragaunus, I presume?" The woman asked.
"Yes, and who might you be, Madam?" Dragaunus answered.
"The Humans know me as Dominique Destine, the reclusive business woman not to be found anywhere after dark. I own Night Stone Unlimited. But you may call me by my real name, Demona," Demona informed him.
"So, Ms. Destine," Dragaunus begun.
"Demona, Destine isn't my real last name. I don't have a last name," Demona corrected.
"So, Demona, what brings you to my humble abode?" Dragaunus asked.
"I have a business proposal which you might find most interesting," Demona informed him.
"I gathered as much," Replied Dragaunus.
"You wish to rule the world, correct?" Demona asked.
"Yes," Replied Dragaunus cautiously.
"I wish to rid it of humans," Demona stated.
"Yourself included?" Dragaunus raised an eyebrow.
"No," Said Demona, "I think come sunset, you'll find I'm not human."
"Well," Said Dragaunus humoring her, "I'm sure we can come to some compromise. Would it satisfy you to kill half and make the other half suffer?"
"It's a start," Replied Demona.
"So, we find out you're not human come sunset?" Asked Wraith.
"That's correct," Replied Demona.
"Then you won't be human in a few minutes," Chameleon said skeptically. He had just barely finished his sentence when Demona grabbed her head and started howling with pain.
"Miss… are you quite all right?" Dragaunus asked, truly baffled by the sudden events. He was shocked when her skin began to turn blue and fangs began to grow in her mouth. She shrieked in agony and wings began to protrude from her back and her entire body began to transform. After the transformation had completed she looked up, smirking.
"You see," She stated, "I'm a Gargoyle. Humanity has betrayed us and has done us unforgivable wrongs. I wish to make their miserable race pay! You wish to rule the world, and I wish to make it suffer. Like you said, I'm sure we can form some compromise."
"You have my attention," Dragaunus informed her, "What did you have in mind?"
"I suggest we join forces. Together we could be unstoppable. With our powers combined nothing anyone would do would even faze us. Your fire power, my own assets and possibly a few others and we could take this planet, crushing both your foes and mine," Demona said.
"Sounds very persuasive. Now, if you don't mind my asking… just what ARE your assets?" Dragaunus replied.
"I have many assets. Among others, I am Human by day and Gargoyle by night. I can conduct human affairs and when the sun goes down I have all the strength and prowess of a Gargoyle. I have my own business with many attributes of it's own, I practice magic and I have an impressive arsenal. I'm covered on all fronts," Demona replied.
"Hmmmm…" Dragaunus rubbed his chin considering the choice before him and then grinned evilly, "I'm sure," he said, "It will be just lovely working with you… Demona." Dragaunus extended his hand.
Demona herself smiled fiendishly and shook Dragaunus' hand.
"Now, you said you have some foes of your own to take care of?" Dragaunus said. Demona cringed.
"Yes," She spat, "I have many I would see suffer. John Castaway and the Quarrymen, Goliath and his clan and most importantly…. That wretched human, Elisa Maza!"
"Who?" Asked Chameleon.
"It's a long story. I'll fill you in as we go along, but we have a world to conquer… and this time, neither your Mighty Ducks nor my nemesis clan will be able to stop us," Demona replied.
"Yes, but it might be a good idea to find some allies," Dragaunus said thoughtfully.
"We don't NEED any allies!" Demona replied.
"I fear you may be wrong," Said Wraith, "The Mighty Ducks alone are cause to worry. If we teamed up, then your enemies may join our, and I gather your enemies are also a force to be reckoned with. They will have allies, so must we if we have hope to beat them."
"Exactly," Said Dragaunus, "I know of a few people I could bring in. Could you think of anyone?"
"Not anyone I like," Said Demona, "I detest humans. The main perk of working with you is that you're NOT human."
"Then find some allies who are not human," suggested Dragaunus.
"Hmmmm…" Demona seemed deep in thought, "I may know of some, but they're tricky and they're on my own… 'Payback' List. Still, they'd be useful."
"If they prove less useful than you expect, there's nothing saying you have to honor them… After all, they didn't honor you, did they?" Dragaunus responded.
"This is true," Said Demona, "I know a few people who have a grudge against Goliath and his Clan that may join…"
"Which brings me to the next matter… who is this… Goliath you keep going on about?" Dragaunus asked.
"Goliath is another Gargoyle, but he has no right to carry the name," Demona said briskly.
"Bad past?" Asked Chameleon.
"You could say that," Replied Demona. "I have some ideas for allies, they're not EXACTLY human, so I think I'll be able to tolerate them."
"Splendid!" Exclaimed Dragaunus, "Who are they, if I may be so bold as to ask?"
"Have you ever heard of The Pack?" Demona asked.
"Oh yeah!" Exclaimed Chameleon, "Aren't they those convicts that used to be big TV stars?"
"Yes," Replied Demona.
"I read somewhere that they made themselves mutates or cyborgs or omething'," Siege said.
"Like I said, they're not exactly human," Demona said, "They have a grudge against the Gargoyles, the love hunting and violence. They're probably greedy and power hungry. They might fit in well with our plans. They also, like myself, have a grudge against Xanatos and his family."
Siege went rigid, "Xanatos!?" He Gasped, "David Xanatos!? The Multi-Trillionaire!?"
"The Same," Replied Demona.
"Hmmmm… getting your revenge at him could prove most useful," Dragaunus stated, "We'll work out the details. Siege! Chameleon. Take several hunter bots with you and track down this… 'Pack'…"
"Get only Wolf, Hyena and Jackal. They're the only ones who are of use to us," Demona instructed.
"And how do you know this?" Asked Wraith.
"Let's just say I've done my homework," Replied Demona.
"LET ME GO YOU OVER GROWN HUNK OF JUNK!" Wolf roared as one of Dragaunus' bots hauled him in, bound in energy belts. "WAIT UNTIL I'M FREE! I'M GOING TO TEAR YOU APART! WAIT UNTIL I GET MY CLAWS ON YOU!"
"Hey, look," Said Hyena, whom was also bound in energy bands, "It's the fur ball."
"How's it hangin', wolf man?" Asked Jackal, who had long since given up trying to get out of his energy bindings, "They drag you here, too? Wonder if they'll pull in Fox and Dingo?"
"For Fox's sake, they'd better not bring her anywhere near me… and that goes for that lousy husband of hers, too," Wolf growled.
"Yeah, Wolf," Said Jackal, "I hear yuh."
"Do I sense some animosity towards the Xanatos'?" A smooth, deep voice asked from the shadows. "Welcome," Dragaunus said, rising from his throne, Demona next to him, now in her usual Gargoyle form outfit. "I am Lord Dragaunus. This is Demona."
"Yeah, and should those names mean something?" Wolf asked in a low growl.
"It's one of this lousy gargoyles!" Spat Jackal laying eyes on Demona
Demona's eyes began to glow and she herself began to growl. Dragaunus, sensing the situation becoming volatile, quickly cut in.
"Maybe not now, but it will. I am a member of a race called the Saurian Overlords. I was stranded here by those wretched water foul… the Mighty Ducks… My goal is to rule this world and then return to my own dimension and bring my fleet through. Demona and I have teamed up, we would rule this universe," Dragaunus explained.
"Oh, Good for you," Jackal sneered, "And what's this got to do with us, Lizard Lips?"
"Why does EVERYONE use that exact same insult!?" Chameleon explained.
"Shut UP, you moronic minion!" Dragaunus roared, then composed himself and turned back to Wolf, Jackal and Hyena, "I would ask your assistance. Think of it: My firepower, Demona's own assets, and your skills. We could conquer this world together!"
"Yeah, but do you plan on ruling it with us?" Hyena asked, her eyebrow raised.
"Of course, of course!" Dragaunus assured her, "And I see that you've been upgraded… Demona and I can give you FAR better toys than that Xanatos goon you were with. The firepower of the advanced Saurian Empire would be at your disposal. Think of the power you could achieve. Join me and we can rule this world! AND, you could get your share of revenge."
"Keep talking, Scale Breath, we're listening," Hyena smiled.
"Just as I would crush those meddlesome mallards, the Mighty Ducks, I know YOU have your list of grudges. Let's start with the winged variety, shall we? It would be absolutely NO effort at all on your part to crush them six ways to Sunday. They would be begging for mercy," Dragaunus goaded.
"Goliath begging… I like that mental Polaroid," Wolf grinned.
"And not just Goliath, the entire clan!" Demona said, "You could hunt them with no problem… and how would you like to add the Mighty Ducks to the roster? They would make formidable prey, just as the Gargoyles. And there are always their little human friends to destroy. I know you have grudges against several of them as I do."
"I'd love to see the expression on Goliath's face as his precious Elisa bites the dust…" Jackal admitted rubbing his chin.
"Why stop there? Her mutate brother and all the other mutates would also fall prey. Why not take out her entire family? You'd have the power to," Demona suggested. "Her family, her friends, her partner, her precinct… I'd even be willing to tell you where her mutate brother resides. I was held prisoner there once."
"Oh… I LIKE the way you think," Hyena responded.
"Aren't you forgetting someone?" Dragaunus asked.
"Yes…" Said Demona, "What about Fox and Xanatos? They'd be at your mercy as well."
"I'd like to take a shot at Fox," Hyena confirmed.
"And her Rich Man husband has some long over due payback coming," Added Jackal.
"Our plan entails kidnapping their son, they are powerful and have a great deal of money, once they've out grown their usefulness, they're all yours," Dragaunus explained.
"Why bother using them?" Asked Jackal, "Let's just kill them."
"We don't kill them, you moron because…" Demona began, her eyes glowing, but Dragaunus cut her off with a gesture.
"Patience, patience," Said Dragaunus, "All in good time, I assure you. You'll get the chance soon enough. We must play this out first."
"Oh, all right," Said Hyena, "I guess after this long, I can wait a little longer. I'm in."
"Me, too," Wolf said
"Not a party without me," Grinned Jackal.
"Excellent," Grinned Dragaunus.
"Welcome aboard," Said Demona
"When do we start?" Jackal asked.
"Soon, very soon, there are a few others we need to invite to our little party. In the meantime, why don't you follow Siege to the armory?" Dragaunus replied.
"I do like a man who brings me weapons," Hyena grinned and winked at Dragaunus as she followed Siege out with Wolf and Jackal.
"That's sooo much sicker than usual," Groaned Jackal, "Sis, you reach an all new low."
"Why thank you, brother," Hyena replied sweetly.
"Will you two clowns shut up?" Wolf growled as they made their way down the corridors of the Raptor.
"Oooh, Boss, looks like someone's got a fan," Chameleon said slyly.
"Shut up, you moron and get to your job!" Dragaunus replied.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah," Grumbled Chameleon as he trudged off.
"Why is it the little people are always so frustrating?" Demona growled.
"I have no idea," Dragaunus shook his head, "But we have some more recruits to round up."
"Ah, yes," Replied Demona, "I can take care of the Fey. Can you get your old allies?"
"Very easily. I know exactly where they are," Dragaunus answered.
"I'll be off then, I'll see you when I get back," Demona said, exiting, "Chow."
"Looking forward to it," Dragaunus said.
"I have the dimensional teleported all set, Boss," Chameleon entered and informed him.
"Good," Dragaunus replied, "Bring her through."
"You got it, Boss," Chameleon replied, punching several buttons on the teleporting device he held in his hand. He disappeared and reappeared a few minutes later with a pretty female Duck. She had long purple hair and was clad in purple as well.
"Wha.. What?" She managed to stutter, looking around, "I'm… I'm back at the Raptor."
"Yes," Replied, Dragaunus, "very astute."
"My Lord?" She asked, cowering back a little.
"Lucretia DeCoy, I offer you a chance to redeem yourself," Dragaunus informed her.
"Oh yes, my lord, what do you wish! I'll do anything! Just don't send me back to Dimensional Limbo!" Lucretia cried.
"It's probably more generous than you deserve, but if you prove yourself, there's a handsome reward in it for you," Dragaunus said.
"Yes, my lord," Replied Lucretia.
"Go with Wraith, he will brief you on your assignment," Dragaunus ordered, "And you will do well to remember I will not tolerate betrayal or failure."
"Yes, right away my lord, and again, thank you, thank you very much, I will not fail you, I promise," Lucretia replied.
"Uhg… Just GO," Sighed Dragaunus.
Lucretia bowed out and left with Wraith.
"One more man to go," Said Chameleon, "I'll take care of him."
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Demona looked around the dimly lit room that Dragaunus had lent her from the Raptor. In front of her she held a spell written in Ancient Celtic. In the center of the floor was a giant iron ring. She double-checked to make certain all the correct artifacts and requirements were in place and the began reciting the spell. Slowly, mists began to form and circle around the room as she chanted louder and louder. In the center of the iron ring, flames began to form and three figures began to materialize as she finished the spell.
"Welcome," Demona said, addressing the Weird Sisters, who now stood in the center of the ring, "I believe you know me."
"Yes, Demona the Gargoyle," Spat Luna.
"What do you mean by this outrage?" Hissed Selene.
"Why, I have a proposition for you… How do you feel on ruling the world and gaining your long sought after revenge on the Avalon clan of Gargoyles?" Demona asked. The trio looked deep in thought.
"We are listening…" Said Phoebe. Demona smiled her trademark fiendish smile knowing she had just hooked the three Fey sisters.
"An alien named Dragaunus and I are assembling a team, a team of allies with which to conquer this world and make our enemies pay. We were wondering if you might be interested. If we win, Avalon is yours, along with the clan and humans that reside there," Demona said.
"But Avalon is now inhabited," Said Phoebe
"You and you allies are no match for the power of Oberon," Added Selene
"Especially not when he is backed by the full force of the Third Race," Said Luna, "You waste our time."
"What's time to an immortal?" Asked Demona, "And no, I do not. Even Oberon has his weaknesses and I know what they are. If you join us, I can promise you your fair share of power and revenge. We are gathering a formidable team, and if you're included the puzzle may be complete. Not even Oberon will be able to stop us. Wouldn't you like to see Oberon kneeling to you for a change?" Demona asked.
"Do you have a plan?" Asked Luna.
"Yes," Replied Demona, "We do."
"We are interested," Said Phoebe, "We would join."
"Marvelous," Said Demona, "Come, I'll introduce you to Dragaunus and his party."
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Dragaunus sat with Demona, Wolf, Jackal, Hyena and the Weird Sisters in the command room of the Raptor, explaining their plans in great detail. The door to the room opened and Chameleon stepped in.
"Both our guys are in," Chameleon informed Dragaunus upon entrance, "They're all set up and the plan is a go. And one of our guys had an interesting idea. He says the prison he's in, there are two gang leaders with some of their gang who might be useful."
"Really?" Said Dragaunus.
"Yeah, they're both real power hungry and pretty greedy. They're ruthless and he says they'd fit right in with our little scheme… the problem is, they hate each other," Chameleon replied.
"I'm sure we can fix that, with enough bribery," Dragaunus said.
"I do not wish to bring in any more humans than we all ready have. The only reason I can tolerate the four we have is that they're not exactly human," Demona said.
"We must bring in a few humans. Don't worry, we won't bring in many," Said Dragaunus.
"Some how that doesn't comfort me. We all ready have four, that's more than enough for my tastes! Two mob leaders means six and who knows how many are in their gangs that we would bring in," Demona replied.
"What's yer problem with humans, anyway? What'd they ever do to you?" Hyena asked.
"Don't you mean 'we'?" asked Luna.
"Like she said, we ain't exactly human," Replied Wolf.
"What they did to me and my kind stems centuries and would take too long to tell," Said Demona.
"He also says they both have grudges against Detective Maza and the Gargoyles," Chameleon said.
"Then," Said Demona, "Perhaps there is room for them… but I want them under thumb."
"Agreed," Said Dragaunus. "We'll incorporate them into our plans. If they don't wish to participate… they're easily disposed of."
"We can break them out of prison with our ally, and bring them here and fill them in," Said Jackal, "If they want in fine, if they don't…."
"So, we all understand the plans. We'll incorporate the gangs later… right now, we have a ball to set in motion," Said Dragaunus, laughing maniacally.
To Be Continued….
